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HAL Invites the World to Watch Statendam Dedication
Holland America Line (HAL) is inviting fans from around the world to join in viewing the dedication ceremony of Nieuw Statendam by live streaming the event Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. EST. Those wanting to see the ship’s godmother, Oprah Winfrey, welcome Holland America's newest addition to the fleet can watch at https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/cruise-ships/ms-nieuw-statendam/nieuw-statendam-dedication.html?ICID=VURL_Dedication. The ceremony is being held aboard Statendam from the World Stage theatre at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale where Winfrey will officially dedicate the ship...
Victory Cruise Lines Showcases Summer 2019 Season
Victory Cruise Lines is highlighting the line’s first two itineraries since joining American Queen Steamboat Company – sailings on the 202-guest Victory I and Victory II on all five Great Lakes and the Canadian Maritimes. Victory Cruise Lines will begin its upcoming season in May with a 10-day sailing on Victory I between Toronto and Chicago and a 10-day sailing on Victory II between Montreal and Detroit. Both small ships have been designed to cruise along coastlines, through scenic seaways and inland lakes navigating hidden harbours and more remote ports of call. Included shore...
Princess Debuts Largest Balconies at Sea
Princess Cruises is set to introduce the cruise industry’s largest balconies at sea, available when sailing in the Sky Suites onboard the new Sky Princess, launching in October. Two Sky Suites accommodations available now for booking onboard Sky Princess, as well as the cruise line’s next new ship, Enchanted Princess, are centrally located on the top decks – the apex of the ship and feature the largest private balconies ever offered by any cruise line. Measuring 1,012 sq. ft. (starboard side Sky Suite) and 947 sq. ft. (port side Sky Suite), the furnished balconies will provide a...
Carnival Adds Sailings From San Francisco
Following tremendous response to Carnival Cruise Line’s first-ever cruises from San Francisco, the line is adding five voyages from the port to Carnival Miracle’s previously announced inaugural schedule in 2020. Including the five new voyages, Miracle will now offer a total of 27 voyages within the wide-ranging program which includes four-day long weekend sailings to Ensenada, Mexico, 10-day cruises to Alaska and 15- and 16-day voyages to Hawaii from March to September 2020. All voyages are open for reservations. Carnival Miracle’s five new voyages from San Francisco include:...
Exclusive Formula One Experiences With Crystal
Agents with clients looking for an exhilarating day of Formula One racing in the tradition of the Monaco Grand Prix can do so with all-inclusive Crystal Cruises and Crystal Yacht & Expedition Cruises. Guests can thrill to the roar of the race on three itineraries: Crystal Serenity, May 23, Barcelona, roundtrip, six days; Crystal Esprit, May 25, Nice, roundtrip, eight days; Crystal Symphony, May 18, Rome to Barcelona, 12 days. Exclusive, optional Marquee Event tours offer varying levels of activity ranging from premium seating with the all-day “Exclusive Grandstand...
HAL Expands Food & Wine Shore Excursions
Holland America Line’s (HAL) collection of immersive culinary-themed Food & Wine shore excursions is expanding to add the flavours of Tahiti and Hawaii with the addition of eight new tours. During these exclusive tours, guests take hands-on cooking classes with top restaurant chefs, go on culinary walking tours, visit wineries, sample authentic street food, explore local hideaways and more. In addition to Hawaii and Tahiti, Food & Wine tours are currently offered in Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada & New England, the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. “Holland...
U by Uniworld’s The B On The Move in 2020
Following its inaugural year, U by Uniworld, the first river cruise dedicated to a new generation of adult travellers, has announced The B will be moving to Central Europe for the 2020 season. With increasing demand for the region, where sister ship The A also resides, The B will cease operation on the Seine river and resume cruising in the 2020 season with new itineraries in Central Europe. “Being the first means that we’re not only inventing an entirely new sector of the industry, but we’re quite literally in ‘unchartered waters.’ As a brand, U by Uniworld will always...
Carnival Campaign Celebrates Travel Agent Heroes
Carnival Cruise Line has launched a new print advertising campaign aimed at travel trade publications serving the travel agent community. The ads emphasize what makes travel advisors special – the transformative guest experiences at sea that can only be delivered by agents who know both their client and the Carnival product. The campaign blends the brand’s “Choose Fun” and “Travel Agents Rock” themes while highlighting Carnival’s latest product features. “Carnival is both a true advocate for travel agents and passionate about delivering fun, and this campaign...